Distraction

The hum of the coffee shop was like any other a blend of clinking cups, hushed conversations, and the soft swish of the barista’s apron as they moved behind the counter. Adrian strode in, his sharp gaze barely flicking toward the order board as he walked past the line of people. His mind was preoccupied, his phone held firmly in one hand, eyes scanning through an email from his company’s legal team. He was too distracted by his thoughts to notice the petite figure standing in his path until it was too late. A gasp broke through the air, followed by the unmistakable sound of liquid splashing. Adrian's body jerked, the scalding hot coffee sloshing onto his dark gray suit just as his phone flew out of his hand. “Shit!” came the voice, soft but hurried, as the person in question scrambled to steady their own coffee cup and avoid more damage. Adrian barely had time to react as a small figure stepped back, eyes wide with panic. "I.I’m so sorry!" The voice trembled, and Adrian finally looked up to meet the wide, apologetic eyes of the person who had crashed into him. His gaze softened as he saw the clear panic on the other person’s face. The person in front of him was a young man slender, with messy dark hair and a few stray strands falling into his face. His eyes, a warm shade of brown, flicked nervously from the coffee splattered on Adrian’s suit to Adrian’s face. His lips parted in a silent apology as he clutched the coffee cup, looking for something to say, but the words seemed to fail him. Adrian’s frown deepened, his suit already ruined, but the surprise of the moment faded quickly. He tilted his head slightly, giving the man a once-over. "Are you alright?" Adrian asked, voice calm yet with an edge of amusement, despite the ruined suit. He reached for the napkins on the counter to dab at the coffee stains. The guy blinked rapidly, as if processing Adrian’s question. “Yeah, I... I mean, yeah, but oh god, your suit! I’m so sorry, I wasn’t paying attention!” His hands fluttered in the air awkwardly as he stepped forward, his movements frantic. Adrian couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle, shaking his head. “It’s fine, really. I’ve had worse.” His voice held a quiet authority, but something in his expression softened. He took a breath and added, “Not the first time something like this has happened.” The young man Kai, as Adrian now saw on his name tag bit his lip and exhaled a shaky breath. "I'm so embarrassed. I swear, I’m usually more careful." He finally seemed to calm down a little, though his nervousness lingered. Adrian couldn’t resist. “Seems like you’re a little distracted. What’s going on in that head of yours?” Kai blinked again, almost flustered. "Huh? Oh. Just... life, you know?" He laughed awkwardly, rubbing the back of his neck. “Work stuff... which is apparently bad luck today.” He pointed toward the stain on Adrian’s suit, his fingers twitching nervously. Adrian’s eyebrow arched. “Work stuff, huh? What do you do?” Kai hesitated for a moment. “Uh... marketing. At... uh, a company. Not nearly as cool as... whatever it is you do.” Adrian chuckled again, shaking his head. “I’ll say this, though: I’m not in the marketing game. I’m actually... not great with people, so let’s just say you got me at a good moment. A coffee spill’s the least of my problems today.” His voice was smooth, almost teasing as he finally took in Kai’s nervousness. Kai looked embarrassed but a little relieved. “Well, if it helps, I’ll pay for a new suit?” “Too much of a hassle,” Adrian replied. “But you do owe me a drink. How about we get one sometime this weekend?” Kai blinked, clearly caught off guard. “Wait, you mean... after spilling coffee all over you?” Adrian smiled, a sly glint in his eyes. “Well, if you’re willing to make it up to me, why not?” Kai’s hesitation was palpable, but there was a playful curiosity there now, his shoulders relaxing as he gave a half-hearted laugh. “I’ll be honest, I wasn't expecting that...

“Everything has a price,” he said coldly. “Even you.” Aria James had it all—beauty, privilege, and a picture-perfect fiancé. But when her father's company collapses in scandal, she’s left bankrupt, humiliated, and abandoned. Desperate to protect what’s left of her family’s reputation, she agrees to participate in a charity auction, offering a “date” to the highest bidder. She never expected the bidder to be Leon Castellan—the ruthless billionaire known for his icy heart and deadly business instincts. His offer? Thirty days. No escape. No emotions. Just obedience. To him, Aria is nothing more than a temporary possession. A beautiful distraction he can control… and discard. But as boundaries blur and secrets unravel, Aria discovers that Leon’s interest in her is far from random. And the real reason he bought her might destroy them both. He doesn’t believe in love. She doesn’t believe in ownership. But what happens when obsession turns into something more dangerous than either expected?

He’s her assistant. Loyal. Obedient. Untouchable. Victoria Sharp built her tech empire from scratch. She's rich, ruthless, and always in control. No scandals, no distractions—especially not from a certain devastatingly attractive executive assistant with bewitching eyes and a voice that could ruin her in seconds. James Mitchell has worked under Victoria for three years, hiding his desire behind professionalism and perfect ties. He knows the rules. He respects her boundaries. But when she starts breaking her own, James isn’t sure how long he can keep pretending he doesn’t want her. What begins as subtle tension—lingering stares, coffee with hidden meanings, after-hours “accidental” meetings—spirals into something hotter, darker, and far more dangerous. She’s used to power. He’s used to silence. But neither of them is ready for obsession. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "If you want these lips, then earn them." James's words hung in the air between them, transforming the atmosphere in Victoria's office from tense confrontation to something entirely unprecedented. Victoria sat frozen in her chair, her lips still parted in silent shock, her mind struggling to process what had just transpired. Earn them. The phrase echoed in her thoughts, foreign and disorienting. "If you want to keep tasting these lips, then you'll have to woo me." The additional statement landed like a second shockwave. Woo him? Victoria Sharp didn't woo anyone. ------------- "Victoria, what are you—" James words died in his throat as he felt the warm, wet heat of her tongue against his exposed chest. Victoria had found the gap in his shirt and was licking his skin with deliberate, erotic slowness that made his entire body go rigid with shock and arousal. The sensation was unlike anything James had ever experienced—raw and intimate and so unexpected that it short-circuited his ability to think coherently. Victoria's tongue was warm and soft against his skin, tracing patterns that sent bolts of electricity straight to his core. This was madness, she knew that. But she was past caring about sanity or propriety or any of the rules that had governed her life up until this moment. All she cared about was the man in her arms and the way he made her feel like she was coming alive for the first time in years. Her tongue found the small mole on under his right eye, and she felt James's entire body shudder at the contact. "I love that mole on you," she whispered against his skin, her voice husky with desire. James's eyes slammed shut at the intimate contact, his body betraying him as a soft groan escaped his lips. The sensation of Victoria's tongue on his face was so unexpected, so boldly sensual, that his pulse hammering against his throat. "I will do as you say, James," she said, her voice husky with desire and determination. "I will woo you." The words sent a jolt of satisfaction through James's system, but it was her next statement that made his breath catch. "However, you should know that I am very territorial." "You just sit down, look effortlessly handsome, and prepare to be wooed," she said, her voice carrying all the authority of a woman who was used to getting exactly what she wanted. "Remember, James," she said, her voice dropping to a whisper that somehow managed to carry more authority than any shout ever could. "You are mine." The declaration hung between them like a brand, marking him as surely as if she'd physically claimed him. Enemies-to-lovers tension CEO x Executive Assistant Office slow-burn with high heat Obsession, betrayal, and emotional redemption One woman who’s never been owned—and the man she can’t control If you love dominant heroines breaking their own rules, devoted but strong men, and drama that keeps you breathless, then be ready to be will consumed.

Viktor Thorne lived by one rule: NEVER MISS!, NEVER!.. Death should have been the end, but a goddess with a twisted sense of humor had other plans. She offers him a second chance in a world where magic flows like blood and monsters hunt in the shadows. The price?... Kill an innocent child named Seraphina Dragonheart, born under a cursed eclipse. This girl will grow up to be the greatest hero saving her world from the devastating Void Plague and toppling the merciless Hollow King. But, here's the catch that made even a goddess desperate enough to hire an assassin: Seraphina's heroic power will eventually consume her. The savior will become the destroyer, her unchecked strength threatening to unravel the fabric of reality itself. Would Victor Thorne succeed, or would the new life he's living distract him from his true mission this time? The clock ticks toward the Twin Moon eclipse when Seraphina will either die by his blade or ascend to godlike power.

They whisper my name in fear. Justin Black. The guy who sits in the back of the class, always in black, always untouchable. The one everyone watches but no one dares to approach. They don’t know me. Not really. Because if they did, they’d stay the hell away. I don’t do friends. I don’t do relationships. I don’t do attachments. But then there’s her. June Matthews—cheer captain, golden girl, a walking distraction. She’s everything I hate… and yet, she’s in my way. Assigned to me. Forced into my space. Testing my patience. She thinks she can handle me. She’s dead wrong. Because I have a secret. A place where I go to release the darkness inside me. Where names don’t exist, where pleasure and pain are one and the same. A world where people fulfill their deepest, most twisted fantasies. June doesn’t belong in my world. But the longer she stays, the more I want to pull her under. And once I do… I’m not sure I’ll ever let her go.

The universe, as we knew it, met a rather undignified end. Not with a whimper, but with the Big Crunch—a cosmic act of divine indigestion that squashed everything back into a primordial, infinitely dense point. From the perspective of Old Man Quasar, a perpetually cynical black hole who relished the ultimate cosmic punchline, to Bartholomew, a ridiculously self-important red giant who absolutely refused to believe it was happening, the universe’s grand finale was, predictably, a complete chaotic mess. But out of that monumental squish, something entirely unexpected happened: a reborn world. This is the story of that rebirth, narrated by the same jaded, gossiping, and perpetually annoyed cosmic entities who witnessed the original cosmic burp and humanity's baffling rise. As the new universe (or perhaps, a vastly condensed, recycled version) begins its peculiar expansion, our celestial observers find themselves grappling with familiar, yet strangely altered, elements. And at the heart of this reborn cosmos lies a familiar blue-green planet, seemingly recreated from the cosmic dust of its former self, with echoes of its most peculiar inhabitants—the carbon-based pests known as humans. "A WORLD REBORN" is a side-splitting, irreverent journey through cosmic cycles, where the universe's most profound collapses lead to its most absurd beginnings. Will this new world, and its potential new inhabitants, learn from the past? Or are they doomed to repeat the same petty squabbles and digital distractions, all while the celestial choir watches on, placing bets on when the next "Big Burp" (or crunch) will inevitably occur? Prepare for a hilarious, existential roller-coaster through the cycles of creation and destruction, where even the end is just another beginning for cosmic chuckles.

A CROWN FOR TWO - A Harrington Family Novel - - Jamie's Story - In a kingdom where duty reigns and love is a luxury, Princess Helena has spent her life preparing for the crown-but not for the man who might steal her heart. As her coronation nears, Helena must prove she can rule without distraction. But when a scandal forces her into close company with Viscount Jamie Harrington-a sharp-tongued noble with five wild siblings, a wounded heart, and no intention of marrying-sparks fly faster than court whispers. He is chaos, she is control. He wants freedom, she was born in a cage. But when politics, secrets, and betrayal threaten the crown itself, Helena and Jamie must choose between what's expected... and what their hearts truly desire. Let the gossip begin. Let the games unravel. Because sometimes the throne isn't the most dangerous place to fall- love is.

Absolutely! Here's a dramatic, emotionally layered, and corporate-themed story description centered around love, ambition, ego, and survival in a ruthless business world—with the tension between Rishank,Rishika, Aakash and Kavya adding depth, contrast, and quiet power. In a world ruled by deadlines, dynasties, and desire— what survives: the heart or the hustle? Rishank Madhvan was never the type to surrender—especially not to tradition. Egoistic, brilliant, and emotionally armored, he wears his legacy like a crown of thorns. As the CEO of Madhvan Capital, he commands rooms but resents expectations—especially the one that says he must marry his childhood fiancée. To him, marriage is a trap. And love? A distraction. Kavya Thakur—the quiet storm. An introvert outside the courtroom, but a lioness when it comes to her work, Kavya is a law intern fighting for justice in a system designed to silence the sincere. She doesn’t chase limelight—but her dedication begins to attract powerful eyes… and one gentle heart. But Rishika has her own plans. Armed with dual degrees and unstoppable ambition, she’s back from Wharton—not to be someone’s bride, but to prove herself in the ruthless world of infrastructure and investment. She wants her own legacy. What happens when two people raised to be partners now compete to outgrow each other? Meanwhile, in the shadows of the boardrooms, another story unfolds. Aakash Mital, sincere and selfless, gave up his own dreams to lift his family out of crisis. Offered a chance to enter the corporate elite, he finds himself pulled into a world of billion-rupee deals, veiled agendas, and boardroom politics. But even in this glittering world, he keeps searching for something honest. Something real. Can these four survive the world that judges weakness as failure and emotion as a flaw? Will Rishank learn that real strength sometimes lies in surrender—not in resistance? Will Rishika discover that proving herself doesn’t mean walking alone? Will Aakash rise without losing the humility that grounds him? Can Kavya hold onto her quiet ideals while standing in the storm? And as enemies circle, secrets unravel, and choices demand sacrifice. Who will become a part of whose life? Or will the days be consumed by ambition, leaving no room for the nights to dream?

"Are you not scared it might be poisoned?" Abrielle's asked Cedric who drank the wine without hesitation. Cedric leaned closer to her with his head crooked on her neck, his warm intoxicating breath trickling on her skin. His hoarse voice came out lightly. "If the poison is given by my wife, I will drink it without hesitation. It will be an honour to die in your hands." Abrielle's mouth fell agape, stunned by his words. What was wrong with his head? Cedric then bit the tip of her ear to distract her from her thoughts. "Now I have done your bidding, dear wife; it is time you do mine. How about we get rid of this restriction on your body?" Abrielle's face flushed red. This sly scum. She could not wait to kill him. **** Being transmigrated to your favourite novel would be anyone's dream, well, except for Hazel. Hazel, a world-class writer, was transmigrated into her book, "The Dragons and the priestess." after she died in an unfortunate accident a day before her first date with her long-time crush. She was already cussing her luck until she was hit by a double tragedy. Hazel was now Abrielle, the Villainess of the novel, who was destined to die at her husband's hand, Prince Cedric. Struck with this tragedy, Abrielle attempted to escape the border before her wedding but failed miserably. Forced to marry the heartless first prince of Darconia in a marriage that could only be broken with death as the escape, Abrielle came up with another plan."A hundred ways to kill her husband." Abrielle, who finds herself in the middle of the messed up plot of her novel, tries to navigate this world by trying several methods to kill her husband because she refuses to die by her creation's hand. But why does, despite multiple attempts of trying to kill this heartless prince, he refuse to die and just keeps on bothering Abrielle? He should be interested in the female lead and not the villainess! Why don't you join this epic journey and see how Abrielle's and Cedric's story unfold? Would she be able to escape her fate? ***** Note: Abrielle's story starts from the pre-sequel of her actual book The Dragons and the priestess where she discovers how different this world is from her actual book. She tries to navigate the unknown from a disadvantaged stand as a weak talentless noble lady before the actual plot starts

“You want to know about the mate bond we share?” His words stopped me midway as I turned around to face him. I didn’t say a word as I felt my heart palpitate in anticipation. “Beta Perez, I…” Before I could speak, he continued. “I have decided to never let a woman into my life, Miss. James. I have learned long back that they only serve as a distraction. Why would I need a mate if I could have any women I want? Am I right, Miss. James?” He asked me as I felt my eyes burn, but I held back my tears. “A mate is your better half, Beta Perez.” I choked out the words when he let out a humorless laugh. “According to me, you need a mate to satisfy your needs and maybe an heir in the long run. I think I can buy that with some money, Miss. James.” “Don’t you feel the mate bond, Beta Perez?” I asked him, but he didn’t answer. “I would have at least considered mating with you if you held a rank, Miss. James. But I don’t think I want a woman who is a nobody with a lonely mother and a runaway father.” I felt my chest rise and fall in anger while something broke within me. A tense silence engulfed us as we stared at one another. Join us in this journey where Aurora and Zander find love again as sparks ignite between them and desire crackles in the air, the tension builds, pushing them closer together. Will Zander’s feelings toward the mate bond transform as he grapples with the chemistry between them, or will fear of another heartbreak drive him to reject her? The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: their destinies are intertwined in ways they never anticipated.

Shortly before his 1000th reincarnation, the god who forced his work onto him warns the judge of worlds “Things will be different this time, this is the end". Whilst concerned about the tone used, the judge is quickly distracted upon his arrival in the latest world. Finding himself in the company of a woman, who declares that she has been sent as his trainee, he quickly grows suspicious of her identity and motives. His confidence in his own abilities leads him to pretend he doesn't notice the many holes in her story, deciding to keep her close where he can keep an eye on her, whilst teaching her the basics of the role they now shared. The god's warning is proven true however, events quickly spiral out of control and the judge learns that he can't even rely on himself. Recovered memories bring revelations, leaving him without purpose, but granting him freedom. Can he come to terms with the things he has done? Can he accept the things he learns? Can he enjoy the newfound freedom, or was it only granted because he had no future?

In a kingdom fraying at the edges of war, the court jester wears her painted smile like armor. Beneath her laughter lies a dangerous secret—one that blooms in the shadow of silk and steel: a forbidden love for the princess she was meant to distract, not desire. Bound by duty, torn by longing, the two women are drawn into a tangled waltz of whispers, betrayal, and aching touch. As kingdoms bleed and crowns tremble, what begins as a game of glances threatens to unravel everything—honor, loyalty, and the very fabric of their lives. In a world where love is a sin and secrets carry swords, some hearts are destined to break… and some to burn.

Nayla Moretti is caught in Damian Bellucci’s dangerous game. After her husband proposed an open marriage, she swore off love entirely. But everything changes the night she walks into Damian’s club. He’s her brother’s best friend. A man cloaked in power and secrets. A man who makes no room for denial. What should’ve been a fleeting distraction spirals into an intoxicating obsession. Damian doesn’t just want her. He wants to own her, body, mind, and soul. And the more Nayla resists, the tighter he pulls. Now, caught between lust and destruction, Nayla must decide, will she surrender to the darkness, or fight for the version of herself she’s no longer sure exists? Because Damian Bellucci never lets go of what’s his.

After world war III, Earth has united as one, under the banner of a federation lead by the previous five developed countries India, Russia, US, UK and China named as the Earth federation. After the unification, the space race was started, with individuals, conglomerates and the federation pioneering in finding new planets for new resources and a clean environment. Arjun Rayar, an orphan, was the captain of an exploration team working for the federation. During their exploration, Arjun’s spaceship malfunctions and crash landed on an unknown planet. As he and his team were exploring the planet, they were attacked by monsters who were much stronger and faster than them. Desperate to escape, his team pushed Arjun towards the monster as bait and used their distraction to run back to their spaceship. Arjun, betrayed and devastated, uses the last energy in his guns to fend off the monster to try and escape, only to fall off a cliff. Arjun, who was at the brink of his death was saved by the natives of this planet. With his advanced knowledge in tech, will he rise back up to become the leader of the natives? And what will he do to the people who left him for dead? Will he protect these natives from earthlings who is hungry for more land and resources?

Zayan Khan is the cold-hearted CEO of Khan Enterprises — a man who breathes spreadsheets, scowls for fun, and hasn’t smiled since childhood. Raised by distant, workaholic parents, Zayan has learned one rule: never get distracted. Especially not by messy, emotional humans. Enter Andaleeb Shah — a tea-obsessed, chaos-attracting intern with a sweet tooth and no filter. She’s the exact opposite of Zayan: carefree, talkative, always late, and always munching on something. But behind her clumsy charm and contagious smile… she’s hiding a cosmic secret. Because Andaleeb? She’s not from Earth. And she has powers no one must ever see — especially not in a security-filled corporate building. Every time she meets Zayan, something goes hilariously wrong: spilled coffee, jammed elevators, public arguments — and maybe even bent spoons. And yet, despite himself, Zayan finds his perfectly calculated life cracking under her strange influence. But love doesn’t come easy when status, secrets, and space stand between them. Throw in a jealous rival CEO, an upcoming engagement, a pink attic room above a café called The Wishing Mug, and the possibility that the most ordinary girl in the office may just be from another planet… And Zayan’s cold heart is about to go supernova. What is andleeb secret?

Imagine waking up one day and realizing life’s giving you a second run, a chance to redo it all. Crazy, right? Sebastian Falk didn’t just imagine it. He’d already lived a whole life, one that wasn’t anything to write home about. He had worked, struggled, and ultimately died of a heart attack at 49, leaving behind a trail of missed opportunities and quiet regrets. But fate wasn’t done with him. When he opened his eyes again, he wasn’t in a hospital or the afterlife. He was in a whole new body, decades in the past, trapped in the form of a one-year-old child. And this time, he had something special. He wasn’t about to let this shot slip through his fingers. No more doubts holding him back. No more nights spent wondering what could have been. Nope, not this time. He'd made his choice right there and then. He was going after his dream of becoming a professional footballer. No distractions or half-measures. Just relentless determination, raw hunger, and whatever strange edge came with this second chance. And who knows? Maybe he’d end up as one of the greatest to ever play the game. ********** Disclaimer: All rights are reserved for the clubs, academies, players, and real-world entities referenced in this novel. This is purely a work of fiction and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official organizations or individuals. I don’t fully understand how image rights work, and frankly, I’m too lazy to google it, so let’s all just pretend we’re cool with this.

Andrew, a young student, was patiently waiting for the bus home after school. The lonely street and the impending rain that had started out of nowhere, along with a novel he used to read in his free time, distracted Andrew from the long wait for his bus. However, little did Andrew know that the sudden appearance of a very tall, old man would completely change his life. Traveling to a world that, until a few seconds ago, Andrew, or now known as Finn, believed to be fiction, Finn will have to survive in this new world filled with monsters, tragedies, corruption, and depravity. Will Finn be able to stand tall with his ideals and morals and live a peaceful life as an adventurer, or will he fall to the pleasures and corruption of this world and become another of its great tragedies? -- This story will have some POVs and thoughts from the characters. There will be a lot of explicit content, from gore to suggestive themes, also the character won't be strong in 2 or 3 chapters, he will grow stronger as long as the story progress. And finally, there may also be a lot of background story or lore (I don't know what you call it) about certain characters, places, and even eras.

{(Warning: This book contains graphic scenes of sex, violence, physical abuse, and sexual assault. Reader discretion is strongly advised.} He used her as a surrogate for his mistress's child, stole her legacy, and left her for dead. Now she’s coming back for revenge. You know, like they say, hell hath no fury as a woman scorned. Lily Vito was born into power—daughter of a feared mafia don, heir to his empire. But when her father dies, she is coerced into an arranged marriage, trading her crown for obedience and her dreams for duty. Until the day she discovers the truth, her husband, best friend, her baby, and the life she had built were all a lie. Betrayed and broken. Lily vanishes without a trace. Seven years later, she returns as Lily Moretti. A cold, feared, and untouchable mafia queen with her own syndicate, her own rules, and a single goal: destroy the man who took everything from her. By her side is Matteo, a deadly ex-soldier with vengeance in his heart and loyalty in his bones. He saves her life, follows her into war, and slowly chips away at the ice around her heart. But Lily can’t allow herself to be distracted by love. Love was what ruined her in the first place. And she can’t afford that weakness anymore, not when her enemies still breathe. Not when falling for him might cost her everything. This is a story of revenge with love burning quietly beneath the ashes.

--- She died unloved, unprotected, and falsely accused. Libertia—the “villainess”—was cast aside by her own family, betrayed by the girl they brought into their home, and burned by the empire she once called hers. Her only crime? Being in the way. But death was not the end. When fate rewinds time, it’s not just Libertia who returns. This time, her family remembers everything. The cold crown prince. The distant military brother. The distracted emperor. The ever-busy empress. Each of them haunted by the memory of the daughter they lost… and the price they paid for turning their backs. Now, given a second chance, they will rewrite the ending. This time, they’ll fight for her. This time, they’ll protect their daughter before it’s too late. Even if it means facing the same girl who destroyed them before—Lily, the one they once trusted. In this life, Libertia won’t stand alone. --- this is my first time writing please read and give feedback

[COMPLETED STORY] Running from her past, Nivritti joins a new job in South Korea as a Script Coordinator in K&Q Media Company. She works for a successful K-pop boyband. On her first day, she is kissed by the leader of that boy band. The problem is, she is five years older than him. Will that kiss grow into a relationship or will be forgotten by both of them? ***** She tried to pull her wrists, but she failed. She looked at him and again tried to pull her hands but in vain. “Yes, you do. You have been licking your lips since you started talking. I think it’s an unconscious gesture that you don’t know about,” informed Kyung-Soo. “Will you please let go of my hands?” she pulled again but Kyung-Soo tightened his grip. Without hearing her he continued, “and by distracting, I mean that I really want to hear what you have to say but because of your lips all I can think of is this... He pulled her wrists pulling her close to him, moved one of his hands on her waist and another one on the back of her neck and softly placed his lips on hers and kissed her.

In the dark city of Raventhorn, where supernatural bloodlines rule and power is everything, Selene Veyne once believed in love until her husband shattered her illusions with a single request: an open marriage. Betrayed and disillusioned, she swore off love forever, indulging only in fleeting distractions. But when a dangerous flirtation with her brother’s best friend, Kieran Draven, spirals into something more, she finds herself entangled in a game far deadlier than she ever imagined. Kieran has spent years in brutal warrior training, only to return home to a nightmare his former lover, Selene, is not only his brother’s mate but also trapped in a life of torment. Loving a married woman is forbidden, yet when he discovers the suffering she and her child endure under his brother’s cruelty, Kieran faces an impossible choice: defy the laws of their kind to fight for her or walk away forever. But destiny is cruel. A single mistake—a drugged drink, a night in the wrong bed binds Kieran to Selene’s sister in a marriage of convenience. Though his soul belongs elsewhere, an unexpected obsession begins to consume him, pulling him deeper into a twisted love he cannot escape. In a world where every choice leads to destruction, Selene and Kieran will learn that forbidden love always comes at a cost. With betrayal lurking in the shadows and passion igniting a dangerous hunger, they must decide surrender to their obsession or risk losing everything. In the end, love isn’t the strongest force of all. Obsession is.

"You're dripping," he murmurs. "Just for me." "Please..." I moan. "Please what?" he smirks. "Please, please—I need more." Camille wanted a distraction—nothing more. After her boyfriend cheats on her with best friend, love is off the table. Niklaus Marchand is sinfully hot, emotionally unavailable, and known for never sleeping with the same girl twice. It was supposed to be one night. Him—a temporary escape. Her—just another hookup. But for the first time, he can’t stop craving a woman. And who says you need love to enjoy each other?

After losing both of her parents in a tragic car accident, Karla Smith, a determined young Australian woman, leaves everything behind and moves to New York City, the place where her late mother was born and raised. Armed with ambition and heartbreak, Karla sets out to rebuild her life and pursue her dreams of working in digital marketing. Landing an internship at one of the biggest and most prestigious marketing firms in NYC, Karla finds herself in a world of power suits, ruthless deadlines, and billion-dollar campaigns. At the helm of it all is Dominic Vale, a strikingly handsome, wildly successful CEO who seems to have the world at his feet. Admired, envied, and borderline worshipped, Dominic is used to getting what he wants... except for Karla. To Karla, Dominic is just another arrogant boss, until sparks begin to fly. But with her focus set on survival, juggling long work hours, university tuition and rent, she has no time for distractions, especially not from a man like him. Tension rises and lines blur between ambition and attraction. Karla must decide what she's willing to risk for her dreams and for a love she never saw coming.

Aaron San Agustin was never meant to be noticed. Born in the rural city of Crestfall, where secrets weigh heavier than the soil, he grew up under the shadow of poverty, fractured loyalties, and a family bound by silence. Burdened by the emotional wreckage of a complicated upbringing, Aaron made a quiet decision: to walk away from his past and build a life of quiet endurance in Velmont City—a place that promised opportunity, but offered only relentless struggle. By day, he worked tirelessly to make ends meet, sending money back home to his aunt, Coleen, who kept what little remained of his family afloat. By night, he fought the quiet war of loneliness, rejection, and humiliation—particularly from Elena Layne Fonte’s affluent family, who saw him as nothing more than a poor farm boy clinging to their daughter’s light. But through it all, Elena believed in him. Where others saw nothing, she saw purpose. Her love became his only sanctuary. Then, fate intervened. In a moment of distracted frustration, Aaron mistakenly invested $10,000—nearly all he had—into an obscure digital currency on his outdated smartphone. Ridiculed for his recklessness, he braced for collapse. But the currency was BITX, and within years, its meteoric rise transformed him from invisible to invaluable. Not only did Aaron become one of its largest shareholders, but he was also selected—by means unknown—to receive the Black Diamond Card: a mysterious, elite pass granting him unlimited access to networks of influence, power, and wealth few could imagine. With quiet precision and the same humility that once made him forgettable, Aaron began to reshape his life—and the world around him. But power brings new shadows, and not everyone welcomes his rise. Old secrets from Crestfall stir, dangerous eyes begin to watch, and the quiet farm boy no one believed in becomes a force that neither the elite nor the corrupt can ignore. From forgotten to formidable, Aaron San Agustin is a story of quiet rebellion, impossible odds, and the uncanny twist of destiny that turns broken beginnings into legacies.

Ethan Carter has built his empire from the ground up, dedicating his life to success while shutting out distractions-especially love. But when his childhood best friend, Claire Reynolds, returns after years of being away, she's nothing like the girl he remembers. Fierce, independent, and determined not to be charmed by the billionaire bachelor, Claire makes it clear she has no interest in rekindling the past. But as old memories resurface and new sparks ignite, Ethan finds himself facing the one thing he never planned for-falling in love.

Violetta Cecilia Velyssia, the widowed Duchess of the secluded and prosperous duchy of Velyssia, is the younger sister of Emperor Alaric III. She is bound by her title to produce an heir for her dukedom. However, Violetta is not interested in love or remarriage, believing that romance is a distraction in a world ruled by politics and power.

In the glittering chaos of Bangkok’s underground, where power, sex, and secrets collide, an unexpected one-night stand sparks a dangerous and passionate bond between two men from completely different worlds. Mek is a strong-willed, sharp-tongued omega—an art student with dreams, scars, and no patience for arrogant men. One wild night at a club, he crosses paths with Phayu, the dangerously handsome heir to the Enigma mafia empire. Cold, unreadable, and devastatingly attractive, Phayu takes what he wants—and that night, what he wants is Mek. Their heated encounter leaves Mek rattled. Not only was Phayu his first—but he took Mek’s virginity with no apology and no promise. Furious and humiliated, Mek vows never to see him again. But fate has other plans. When Phayu begins seeking him out again, they fall into a bedfriends arrangement—passionate, reckless, and painfully undefined. Mek swears it means nothing. Phayu claims he doesn’t believe in love. Yet, every night they share chips away at the walls they’ve both built around their hearts. When Phayu’s powerful family pressures him to bring home a respectable omega, he panics—and names Mek as his secret lover. Caught off-guard, Mek agrees to fake a relationship, not knowing it will change everything. At the grand mafia gala, Mek charms Phayu’s parents, silences cruel uncles, and plays the perfect boyfriend role too well. But behind the act, real feelings are beginning to burn. Phayu, for the first time, sees Mek as more than just a distraction. Mek begins to wonder if there’s more to Phayu than cold hands and heated kisses. As their “fake” relationship deepens into something too real to deny, enemies from the past begin to resurface. Rome, a rival mafia boss, attempts to hurt Mek. Phayu arrives just in time to save him—but the rescue comes at a cost, forcing both men to face the truth: they were never just playing. Now, Mek must navigate life as the chosen partner of a mafia prince, while Phayu learns what it means to truly protect and cherish someone not with power—but with love. Amid family pressure, old enemies, and personal fears, the two must decide if their story is just a passing chapter... or the beginning of something much bigger. In a world where trust is rare and love is a weakness, can a scarred omega and a guarded mafia heir choose each other—for real? Or will the weight of their worlds tear them apart before they ever get the chance?

Alice is a 28-year-old software developer. She makes money, donates to charities, and even gives food to the homeless. But, in truth, she could not be sadder. She has no friends and she and her family have been estranged ever since she came out of the closet to them. She tries to distract herself from her problems, right up until she suddenly dies. It is not the end, though. Alice is asked to make 3 wishes, 3 things she'd wish for if she were to be reborn. Alice wishes for as many lovers as possible, a role in the world that means something, and a family that embraces her. Just like that, Alice awakens in another world as Melisa Blackflame, the firstborn daughter of a family of succubi. She decides to try to live life to its fullest here, vowing that, above all else, she will live a meaningful life and, finally, FINALLY, find love! What she doesn't know, however, is that she's about to find more of that than she can handle. --- GL Yuri/Futa harem! Updates Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays!

My lips were tightly shut. My expression—blank. As if I didn’t understand the meaning behind his gaze, now sharper than ever. His fingers traced slowly along my jawline. The motion was calm. Measured. Too careful to be called affectionate. “So naive,” he whispered, barely audible. “Your breath... unchanged. Even your heartbeat is steady.” He leaned in. His lips brushed the skin beneath my ear—warm, but not seductive. A mere distraction. “These eyes... don’t lie. But they’re not completely honest either, are they?” His left hand slid to my back, tracing down my shoulder blades, then lower—to my waist. And stopped. Still. As if checking something. “Do you realize...” he continued, his voice soft yet piercing, “...of all the people who’ve seen my darkest side... you’re the only one who didn’t run.” I stayed silent. Just blinked once more, then gave a faint smile. “And why would I run?” My voice was light. Playful. I even let out a small laugh, more like a sigh. He didn’t laugh back. His gaze remained deep. His hand still touched my cheek—cold, scented with metal and leather. And then I... ...smiled. Genuinely. I leaned up slightly, raised his face gently with both hands, and kissed his cheek. The kiss left no mark, just a soft sound: chu — sweet, innocent. Almost like a child trying to show love. “Oh! You must be tired,” I said lightly. “I only made fish soup tonight, but the cuts are... kind of a mess.” I tugged gently at the hem of his shirt—playful, affectionate. Pulling him to hover directly over me. I slowly lay back on the bed, though my feet still touched the floor. My gaze never left him—looking up from the most vulnerable position. “But don’t ask why the cuts turned out so ugly,” I added with a small giggle. “Because earlier, the knife—” “The knife?” He interrupted. Flat voice. I nodded slowly, my eyes still bright. “Yeah, it’s so heavy! Where did you even buy it? Sharp, scary... but cool. Like... the kind used by a serial killer! Hehe~” For a few seconds, his expression shifted. Not angry. Not bothered. But... something changed. As if his mind had just collided with a memory that should’ve stayed locked away. Then, still calm, he said: “Don’t use that knife again. You could get hurt.” His fingers slipped into my hair—gentle, yet cold. “Tomorrow, I’ll give you a new one. Something that suits your hands better.” Then his lips lowered again. To my neck. At first, it tickled. But it quickly turned into something deeper than clumsy affection. Our breathing grew uneven. His body pressed heavily over mine, making the bed creak with every move.

Ixora never missed what she never had—at least, that’s what she believed. Raised by a single mother after her parents’ quiet divorce when she was just nine months old, Ixora thought she had made peace with the absence of a father. Her life was built on strength, distraction, and silence… until the day of her middle school graduation shattered the illusion. That day changed everything. Now in college, Ixora surrounds herself with loyal friends, laughter, and distractions—but the questions she buried years ago won’t stay hidden. What really happened between her parents? Why did he leave? Why did no one ever tell her the full truth? As Ixora begins to unravel the secrets of her past, she’s forced to confront memories she never made, truths that cut deeper than silence, and a love she never knew she needed. But even in the middle of emotional chaos, she learns that healing doesn’t always come gently—sometimes, it comes through fire.Thankfully, she’s not alone. With the support of her college clique—and one best friend who sees through the cracks—Ixora must choose whether to stay buried in the pain or rise from it. Because even in the harshest soil… still, she blooms.